Vehicle Description
The Navajo C18 Ultra Compact is the smallest and most affordable RV in the range. Perfect for couples and first-time renters, it offers easy driving, a rear sleeping area and fits in a regular parking space.
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Vehicle Characteristics
Characteristics
Name: Navajo C18 Ultra Compact (by Cruise America)
Transmission: Automatic
Chassis: Ford
Power steering: Yes
Cruise control: Yes
Seatbelts: 2
Note: fleet renewal may bring small variations.
Updated: September 2025
Fuel
Indicative consumption: 15–20 L / 100 km
Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions
Dimensions
Length: 5,94 m (18 ft)
Width: 2,16 m (7 ft 1 in)
Exterior height: 3,00 m (9 ft 10 in)
Compact and easy to park anywhere
Passengers
Recommended: 2 adults
Maximum capacity: 2 people
Perfect for couples.
Reserve
Fuel: 151 L (40 US gal)
Fresh water: 117 L (31 US gal)
Grey water: 91 L (24 US gal)
Black water: 42 L (11 US gal)
Well-sized capacities for several days of autonomy
Beds
Dinette bed: 208 x 152 cm (82 x 60 in)
Comfortable sleeping arrangements
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Mini Refrigerator
Hot/cold sink
A simple and practical kitchen for meals
Shower/Toilet
Shower
Toilet
Sink
All the essentials for true travel comfort
Heating/Air Conditionning
Dash A/C while driving
Roof A/C when parked on 110 V
Energy
12/110 V power
Auxiliary battery
30 Amp external hookup
Designed for independent travel
Audio & Connexions
AM/FM radio
USB port
Simple and useful entertainment for daily use
Rental General Conditions
RENTAL CENTER HOURS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
(Please note: one night's rest is recommended on American soil before departure in the motorhome.)
Pick-up/Drop-off
Pick-ups can be made from 13:00, drop-offs can be made between 9:00 and 11:00.
All rental station open Monday to Saturday. Some rental stations open Sunday. Saturday or Sunday times may vary, as some locations close earlier. Actual departure time may vary depending on local circumstances
When the early bird departure option is chosen, pick-ups can be made from 9:00 to 12:00 and returns can be made up to 15:00 (transfers at a certain distance included, maps on request). The Early Bird option is not available at Reno (RNO), Orange County (SNA), Missoula (MSO), Chicago Northwest (PWK), Pittsburgh (PIT), Cincinnati (CVG) et Ft. Myers (RSW).
Rental center hours
Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00 (hours can vary by rental center and season). *Some rental centers open Sunday in peak season.
Rental centers: Albuquerque (ABQ), Anchorage* (ANC), Tampa (APA), Atlanta (ATL), Austin (AUS), Billings (BIL), Nashville (BNA), Boston N (BON), Boston S (BOS), Bozeman (BOZ), Chicago (CHI), Charlotte (CLT), Cincinnati (CVG), Denver* (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Seattle Everett* (EVT), Newark (EWR), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (HOU), Washington (IAD), Las Vegas* (LAS), Los Angeles* (LAX), Manassas (IAD / WDC), Miami (MIA), Missoula (MSO), Minneapolis (MSP), Baton Rouge/New Orleans (MSY), New York East* (NYE), New York (NYC), Orlando* (ORL), Portland (PDX), Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix* (PHX), Pittsburgh (PIT), Chicago Northwest (PWK), Reno (RNO), Ft. Myers (RSW), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco* (SFO), Salt Lake City* (SLC), Orange County (SNA).
Closed on the following public holidays: January 1st, 2025 (New Year’s Day), March 4, 2025 (Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge/New Orleans), April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday), May 25 and 26, 2025 (Memorial Day), July 4, 2025 (Fourth of July), August 31 and September 1, 2025 (Labor Day), November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving), December 25, 2025 (Christmas), January 1st, 2026 (New Year’s Day), February 17, 2026 (Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge/New Orleans), April 5, 2026 (Easter Sunday), May 24 and 25, 2026 (Memorial Day), July 4, 2026 (Fourth of July), September 6 and 7, 2026 (Labor Day), November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving), December 25, 2026 (Christmas), January 1st, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
Anchorage (ANC) rental center is closed for the winter from October 11, 2025 through April 14, 2026
Minimum rental period: 7 days
License and minimum driver age: 21 years old with a car license. Anyone wishing to drive must be present on the day of departure with their driver's license to be listed on the rental agreement. All drivers identified as such must sign the rental agreement.
DEPOSIT
The $500 security deposit is charged to the tenant's credit card on the day of departure.
Please note that the security deposit is by credit card only, cash, prepaid cards or debit cards will not be accepted.
Upon return of the vehicle, any additional charges will be deducted from the security deposit and a credit will be issued to cover a refund.
During Burning Man the security deposit charged is $1000 for departures between August 21 and August 27, 2024. Rental centers in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Reno, Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle are affected.
